Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist - Cellular & Molecular Medicine

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for the Cellular & Molecular Medicine Project Scientist position. Salary range $76,700–$115,400 per year, with placement per UC academic scales. Appointment may be at Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level based on background.

The role involves performing studies and experiments, analyzing data, preparing presentations and reports, and teaching/mentoring postdocs and students in the laboratory. Open date Jan 28, 2026; final date Jan 28, 2027.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or PhD in health-related fields."

Responsibilities

• Perform studies and experiments.
• Analyze and prepare presentations and reports summarizing results from experiments and research data.
• Teach and mentor postdocs and students in the laboratory.

Skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Education

MD or MD/PhD or PhD in health-related fields

Job description

Position Description

Position title: Cellular & Molecular Medicine Project Scientist

Salary range: $76,700 - $115,400. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t37-b.pdf

The Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine (https://cmm.ucsd.edu/) at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and seeks Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientists.

The selected candidates will be responsible for performing studies and experiments. In addition, the successful candidates will analyze and prepare presentations and reports, summarizing results from experiments and research data. The selected candidates will teach and mentor postdocs and students in the laboratory.

Appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Project Scientist level based on background and years of experience.

A link to a full description of the Project Scientist series is provided for your review: http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-311.html

Department: https://cmm.ucsd.edu/

Application Window

Open date: January 28, 2026

Most recent review date: Sunday, Mar 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Jan 28, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD or PhD in health-related fields.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

• 0-2 required (contact information only)

About UC San Diego

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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